Onkyo TXV 940 Owners Manual

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ONKYO

A/V Tuner/Amplifier

Instruction Manual

TX-V94O
TX-V94ORDS
TX-SV414PRO

iX~V94ORDSNXvSV414PRO

CONTENTS

Comm] positions and name .. ....... 6
Remote Controi ............................. 8
Making system connections... ....... 9
Making speaker connections" ..... 12
V Making antenna connections. 34

'\ "Basic Operations ,

Receiving stations ............ 18 :3 £151?

Using preset stations . .......... 19

Receiving RDS (TX-V94ORDS only) ..... 21'

Entering station names
(TX- V940RDS only)
Recording a source ..................................

Dolby Pro Logic Surround v
(TX- SV414PROonIy)... szé

Connecting Onkyo components
for at operation ........ ............. - ................... 29
. :" Trouble shooting guide... *

Specifications ........................................... 31

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Thank you for your purchase of the Onkyo
A/V Tuner Amplifier.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making con»
nections and turning on the power.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new A/V Tuner Amplifier.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Features

TX-V940fFX-V940RDS

I Clean Power with Room to Spare
The TX-V940/TX-V940RDS delivers generous. low-distortion
power with plenty in reserve for the sudden transient peaks
common with today's digital sources. Rated output is 100 watts
per channel RMS. into 8 ohms, both channels driven, with no
more than 0.2% THD (USA & Canadian model).
2 X 100 watts continuous power at 4 ohms DIN (European model)

I Two-Mode (Local/BX, Auto/mono) APR (Automatic
Precision Reception)

I RDS-Radio Data System (TX-V940RDS only)
RDS gives you station and programming data for expanded
tuner funCtionality. Your TX-V940RDS includes PS (Pro-
gramme Service). PTY (Programme Type), TP (Traffic Proe
gramme), and RT (Radio Text).

TX-SV414PRO

I Plenty of Clean Power
Powerful] enough for those difficult" low impedance loads,
the TX-SV4I4PRO delivers 60 watts per channel in stereo
mode. into 8 ohms. with no more than 0.08% THD. ln sur»
round mode it provides a full 50 watts of power to the left and
right front channels. and to the center channel as well. The rear
surround speakers each receive 15 watts per channel.

I Dolby Pro-Logic Surround Sound
This advanced Dolby Surround system creates a multi-dimen-
sional soundstage by offering better front-to-rear channel sepa
ration and a separate center channel amplifier. so the dialog
appears to come directly from the TV screen.

I Mono Out (Subwoofer Out)

I Adjustable Digital Delay

Other Features (TX-V940lTX-V94URDS/l'X-SV414PRO)

I Disorete Output Stage to Handle Low Impedance
Loads
For impeccable sonic accuracy, Onkyo insisted on discrete cir-
cuitry for the output stage. instead of less expensive package
le. This design provides enhanced cooling, better reliability
and superior sonics.

I 40-Station FM/AM Random Preset Tuning
I RI Compatible Remote Control Supplied
I Loudness Control

I Six-Class Clasified Memory Tuning

I Direct Access Tuning

I Two-Video & F ive-audio Inputs

I Audio Muting & Sleep Timer (via remote)
I Battery-Free Backup

I Motor-Driven Volume Control

I Separate A & B Speaker Selectors

I Extra Large Feet with Tri-Point Configuration for
Maximum Vibration Damping

I Blushed Aluminum Front Panel
I Easy Tape and Video Copying

Note to CATV system installer:

a This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guide-
lines for proper grounding and, in particular. specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

o For models having a power cord with a polarized plug.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT.

o Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polarisée.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES cnocs ELEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA
PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.

o This apparatus complies with requirements of EC directive 87/
SOS/EEC.

0 Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply
cord of this unit should he performed only by qualified service
personnel.

0 IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may

not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termie

nals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the termie

nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

For USA and Canada

0 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation
Additionally licensed under one or more of the following
patents: U.S. number 3959590: Canadian numbers
1004.603 and 1.037.877. Dolby". Pro Logic". and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

For Other area

0 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
DOLBY and the double Laboratories Licensing Corporation.